Keys & Locksmith · Mobile, West Midlands
Broken Key Extraction
- Fully insured
- IMI Master Auto Locksmith
- IMI CANBUS immobiliser fitting
- Approved fitter: CAN-Phantom · Pandora · Scorpion · Meta Trak
01 · Is this you?
Sounds familiar?
- Part of the key has snapped off inside the door lock or boot
- The key has broken in the ignition
- The key is stuck in the ignition and won't turn or come out
Trying to pull a snapped blade out with pliers or glue usually pushes it further in and damages the lock. Leave it where it is and don't use the lock until it's out.
The broken piece is extracted with specialist tools, and the lock checked. If the blade snapped because the lock is worn or the key was, we'll tell you, and a new key can be cut from the broken one.
02 · Quick quote
A key quote in a minute.
Your reg, the kind of key and what's happened. We'll check what your car needs and call or text you back with a fixed price.
Call-outs Mon–Sat 9am–5pm. We aim to be with you within an hour.
03 · How it works
How it works.
01
Leave it
Don't try to remove the piece yourself, and don't use the lock.
02
Tell us the car
The reg, and where the key has broken: door, boot or ignition.
03
Extracted
The broken piece is removed with specialist tools, without damaging the lock.
04
A key that works
A new key can be cut and programmed at the same visit if you need one.
04 · Before we start
What we'll need to see.
V5C logbook
Or another document naming you as the registered keeper, such as a finance or lease agreement for the car.
Photo ID
Driving licence or passport, with a name and address that match the ownership document.
Registration and VIN
The reg is enough to start. The 17-digit VIN (bottom of the windscreen, or on the V5C) lets us confirm exactly which key the car takes.
05 · Cost
A fixed price, first.
The price depends on the car and the key it takes, so it's worked out for yours: send the reg, or the make, model and year, and you'll get a fixed quote before anything is booked.
If you're claiming on insurance or key cover, ask for an itemised invoice with the vehicle details on it.
07 · Something else?
Other key problems.
I've lost every key
New keys made at the car, and the lost ones stopped from working.
Lost Car KeysI need a spare key
A second key cut and programmed, before you need it.
Spare Car KeysMy key's stopped working
Keys and remotes that won't start the car or open the doors.
Car Key ProgrammingI'm locked out
Keys locked inside, or a lock that won't open. Opened without damage.
Locked Out of Your CarMy key is broken or worn
Cracked cases, worn buttons, snapped blades and dead remotes.
Car Key & Fob RepairIt's a van
Van keys, spares and lost keys, and opening vans without damage.
Van Keys & DeadlocksIt's a motorbike
Spare and lost motorbike keys, programmed where the bike is.
Motorbike Keys
08 · Where we work
We come to you.
Before you enquire
Questions, answered.
01Can I get the broken piece out myself?
It's best not to. Pliers, tweezers and glue usually push the blade further in or leave residue in the lock, which turns a simple extraction into a lock repair. Leave it where it is and don't use the lock until it's out.
02Can a new key be made from the broken one?
Usually. Keep both pieces: the blade can be read to cut a new one, and the chip in the head can often be reused or a new key programmed to the car at the same visit.
Get a quote
Tell us about the car.
Send the basics. We will check compatibility and contact you by your preferred method—no open calendar and no obligation.